THE BREWHOLDER: Prost and Gemütlichkeit — Oktoberfests in the region!

Oktoberfest in Germany officially runs from Sept. 17 to Oct. 3 this year, but if you can’t get to the Theresienwiese in Munich, don’t worry — the greater Philadelphia region has plenty of Oktoberfest celebrations planned. So Prost (Cheers) and Gemütlichkeit (Good health) — here’s a list of Oktoberfests this year!

Members of the Auerhahn German Dancers during the Lansdale Oktoberfest at Whites Road Park on Saturday October 4,2014. DIGITAL FIRST MEDIA FILE PHOTO – MARK C PSORAS

Sept. 28 – Oct. 2 — Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest
Time: See full schedule for daily times and events.
Address: 143 Spook Lane, Reading, PA 19606.
Specials: Rated the best Oktoberfest in the U.S. by USA Today; five days of traditional German beer, food and music under tents.
Tickets: $8 admission, then pay as you go.
Source: www.readingliederkranz.com.

Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 7 & 8 — Oktoberfest Brewers Village presented by The Brewers of Pennsylvania
Time: Several two-hour sessions over four days.
Address: Steelstacks, Bethlehem, PA.
Specials: Sample more than 25 different beers including Oktoberfest brews and seasonal offerings by some of the state’s finest breweries. Four separate dates between Sept. 30 and Oct. 8.
Tickets: $25.
Source: www.steelstacks.org/festivals/oktoberfest/oktoberfest-brewers-village/

Oct. 1 — Ambler Oktoberfest
Time: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Address: Butler Avenue, Ambler.
Specials: More than 90 vendors and 10 food trucks lining Butler Avenue and the side streets, kids rides, a beer garden, musical performances on two stages all day — and a short walk to Forest & Main Brewing Company who will be celebrating in their front yard.
Tickets: Free admission, pay as you go.
Source: boroughofambler.com/event/oktoberfest-2016.

Oct. 7 – 9 — Armory Oktoberfest, presented by Brauhaus Schmitz
Time: Between Friday and Sunday there will be five sessions; see full schedule for specific times.
Address: 22 S. 23rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Specials: Brauhaus Schmitz will transform the 23rd Street Armory into an authentic Munich festival tent. The 16,000 square foot space will be decked out with Bavarian blue & white ceilings, authentic festival tables and benches imported from Germany, as well as a lofted stage area for musical acts. Traditional Oktoberfest food will be served and beer will be provided by the famous Hofbräuhaus.
Tickets: VIP tickets are $65; General Admission tickets are $45.
Source: brauhausschmitz.ticketleap.com/armory-oktoberfest/details.